1st Annual Women’s Power Breakfast Miami 2023

The inaugural Women’s Power Breakfast took place during International Women’s Week on Friday, March 10th, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach.

Hosted in the hotel’s main ballroom and pre-function space, the event welcomed over 400 women for a morning of inspiration and connection. The program featured a full continental breakfast, three insightful panel discussions, a curated marketplace, and a dedicated networking hour that fostered meaningful relationships across industries.

Through individual and group ticket sales, marketplace participation, and generous sponsorships, the event raised over $40,000 — with 100% of proceeds donated to the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, a Miami-based nonprofit aligned with our mission of empowering women through mentorship and education.

Panels and speakers included:

  • Lifestyle Panel

    • Kelly Blanco | Lifestyle & Entertainment TV Host

    • Divya Gughani | Founder & CEO of Wander Beauty

    • Jessica Modkins | Founder of Hip Rock Star Advertising

    • Diana Lowenstein | Owner of Diana Lowenstein Gallery

    • Maria Buccellati | CEO of Faith Connexion

    • Ronit Neuman | Chief Creative Officer of The Sagamore

  • Real Estate & Finance Panel

    • Jeanelle Johnson | Principal of PWC US

    • Angel Brunner | Founder & CEO of EBS Capital

    • Jackie Sogger | Chairman & CEO of Turnberry

    • Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos | President & COO of Flag Luxury Group & Co-Founder of Women’s Power Series

    • Dana Jacobsohn | Chief Development Officer of Marriott International

    • Lissette Calderon | CEO of Neology

  • Hospitality Panel

    • Wendy Kallergis | President & CEO of GMBHA

    • Guerdy Abraira | Global Wedding Planner & Stylist

    • Rickelle Williams | Assistant City Manager of Miami Beach

    • Jackie Volkart | General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott

    • Norma Becker | President of Titan Group of New York

    • Connie Kinnard | Senior Vice President of GMCVB

The 1st Annual Women’s Power Breakfast laid the foundation for what has become a signature Women’s Power Series experience — uniting women leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to share knowledge, build community, and amplify impact.